Itatiaia lichen (Usnea sp)

Itatiaia lichen (Usnea sp)

The very last couple of kilometres of road to the plateau of Itatiaia National Park is blocked by the park entrance, and even though you can drive to the…


Chestnut-bellied Euphonia (Euphonia pectoralis)

Chestnut-bellied Euphonia (Euphonia pectoralis)

Chestnut-bellied euphonia (Euphonia pectoralis) is one of many species of birds seen in the garden of Hotel do Ype.


Willowleaf Angelon (Angelonia salicariifolia)

Willowleaf Angelon (Angelonia salicariifolia)

The soil on this part of Pantanal (between Corumbá and Miranda) is in many places fine sand - just like a desert or a beach. Native range of willowleaf…


Willowleaf Angelon (Angelonia salicariifolia)

Willowleaf Angelon (Angelonia salicariifolia)

The soil on this part of Pantanal (between Corumbá and Miranda) is in many places fine sand - just like a desert or a beach. Native range of willowleaf…


Commelina erecta

Commelina erecta

Native range of commelina erecta is America, Africa and Arabia.


Commelina erecta

Commelina erecta

Native range commelina erecta is America, Africa and Arabia.


Scoparia montevidensis

Scoparia montevidensis

Scoparia montevidensis sometimes grows into large, dense mats seen in part here. Native range is Mexico to Honduras, Venezuela to Argentina.